BURGUNDY LADY
DAGUERREOTYPE $400. USD
The colors in this portrait are fabulous, as the daguerreotypist strived to get some depth.
The woman's dress is burgundy, but we can also see some blue, some purple, and the foundation is red. She has facial tint and her lips are red. Her jewelry has been gold gilded. There is green up at left, and a hint of blue mixed with red in the sky at right.
The woman holds what is likely a daguerreotype case. She has a slight smirk.
SIZE. Sixth plate.
HOUSING. Full case with some wear.
CONDITION. Old glass replaced with hand-cut, high-quality, borosilicate glass by Derek French. Resealed. A couple of mat abrasions at 2:00 and 9:00. Light horizontal scratches at 4:00 are probably just buff marks.
APPEARANCE. Very good contrast. Excellent colors.